Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool (2026-0663)

Valley Medical Center & Clinics; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 59,236; Full time

Job summary

Valley Medical Center & Clinics in Renton, WA is seeking a Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool for night shifts at the VMC Main Campus. This full-time, 0.9 FTE role supports nursing staff across departments, with responsibilities including routine nursing tasks and phlebotomy under RN supervision.

Prerequisites include WA CNA licensure, AHA BLS, and MA-Phlebotomy certification (or within 90 days of hire). Prior patient care experience is preferred. Salary students hourly and DOE.

Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice in the State of Washington as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.
• AHA BLS for healthcare providers required.
• One (1) Year Patient Care Experience, Preferred.
• MA - Phlebotomy certification, required (or must obtain within 90 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor.
• Performs routine nursing services under supervision.
• Performs phlebotomy as requested according to correct procedure.
• Maintains biannual certification and adheres to safety protocols.

Skills

Certified Nursing Assistant

AHA BLS certified

Patient care experience

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Job Title: Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool
Req: 2026-0663
Location: VMC Main Campus
Department: Nurse Float
Shift: Nights
Type: Full Time
FTE: 0.9
Hours:
City State: Renton, WA
Category SEIU-Service
Salary Range: Min $27.34- Max $43.61/hrly DOE

JOB DESCRIPTION

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

TITLE

Patient Care Assistant/MA - Phlebotomy

JOB OVERVIEW

A Patient Care Assistant performs routine nursing services under the supervision of a professional nurse or Clinical Administrative Resource (CAR).

DEPARTMENT

Varies

WORK HOURS

Variable

REPORTS TO

Nurse Manager/Asst. Nurse Manager

Prerequisites

• Current licensure to practice in the State of Washington as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.
• AHA BLS for healthcare providers required.
• One (1) Year Patient Care Experience, Preferred.
• MA - Phlebotomy certification, required (or must obtain within 90 days of hire).

MA - Phlebotomy - Additional Duties

• Performs phlebotomy as requested according to correct procedure.
• Maintains biannual certification.
• Performs chem strip procedure according to procedure.

Date Created: 06/98

Revised: 06/98, 10/04, 01/07, 05/09, 10/10, 01/13, 11/22, 03/23, 07/24

Grade: PCA2

FLSA: NE

Cost Center: Varies

Performance Responsibilities

Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.

Essential Responsibilities And Competencies

• Reports the following to the Registered Nurse (RN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Clinical Administrative Resource (CAR):
• Significant signs and symptoms as directed by the RN / LPN or CAR.
• Observations in changes in patient condition (such as, but not limited to, level of consciousness or mobility, breathing pattern, skin color, pain, difficulty swallowing, new wound drainage, decreased output, etc.).
• Equipment that is alarming or malfunctioning.
• Concerns related to patient or family behavior or emotional status or problems with patient compliance to
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to:
  • Cardiac/pulmonary arrest.
  • Psychiatric emergencies.
  • Postpartum hemorrhage (specific to Birth Center).
  • Newborn emergencies (specific to Birth Center).
• Demonstrates safe use of patient care equipment.
• Demonstrates understanding of the developmental/behavioral characteristics of ages served.
• Neonate
• Child
• Adolescent
• Adult
• Geriatric (older adult)

Qualifications

Current licensure to practice in the State of Washington as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.

AHA BLS for healthcare providers required.

One (1) Year Patient Care Experience, Preferred.

MA - Phlebotomy certification, required (or must obtain within 90 days of hire).

Job Qualifications

• Capable of comprehending, executing, and acting within scope of practice.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups.